RECREATIONAL ON-COURT TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD
PRESENTED AT
USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a current USTA National Trainer
CRITERIA
A trainer who promotes the growth of tennis through exemplary on-court training, assists the national office with the direction of this program, and is very well connected with their Section’s efforts. The USTA Recreational On-Court Trainer of the Year Award recognizes a trainer that goes above and beyond to train coaches and to promote tennis through on-court workshops.
SELECTION PROCESS
Nominations are accepted from on-court training Section contacts for any trainer in their section that they feel has met the eligibility requirement.
TIMETABLE
Nomination accepted from June 1st until July 30th
CONTACT
Anne Davis
davis@usta.com
HISTORY
The USTA Recreational On-Court Trainer of the Year Award was established in 2006.
YEARBOOK DESCRIPTION
USTA Recreational On-Court Training Workshops provide training and resources to coaches, instructors and parents working at the beginner to intermediate level in a group environment for players of all ages and populations, including special needs players. As a result of the workshop, coaches are armed with tools that will enable them to provide an informative and hands-on experience. The USTA recognizes a USTA National Trainer who promotes the growth of tennis through exemplary on-court training, assists the national office with the direction of this program, and is very well connected with their Section’s efforts.
YEAR RECIPIENT
2006 Butch Staples
2007 Mike Carter
2008 Tom Fey
2009 Butch Staples
2010 Rita Gladstone
2011 Rita Gladstone